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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.88, 690.14 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.88, 690.14 and 402.92 is: 604.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.88 : 690.14 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.88/690.14 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.88x = 690.14 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.88x = 278,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,071.21/459.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.66

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